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The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an increase to the minimum wage for certain workers performing work on or in connection with federal contracts covered by Executive Order 13658. Effective May 11, 2026, covered contractors must comply with the new wage rates and applicable employee notice requirements. Which Contracts Does This Apply To? This Executive Order only applies to federal contracts that: Were entered into between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, and Have not been renewe …